Good morning, Franklin County. Mark your calendars for June 6, when the aroma of fresh pizza will waft through the Short North as Goodfellas Pizzeria opens its doors. The popular chain is bringing both slice heaven and a bourbon bar to Columbus, expanding its footprint just as another local eatery, 1126 Restaurant, prepares to close its chapter this weekend. This culinary shuffle continues to reshape the neighborhood's vibrant dining landscape.
In other local highlights, music enthusiasts can catch a unique family affair on May 28 when 69-year-old Peter Hook performs New Order's "Get Ready" album at the Bluestone alongside his son Jack. Meanwhile, in the legislative arena, Ohio lawmakers have introduced competing bills that would bring online gambling into regulated territory, with supporters suggesting the move could generate hundreds of millions in revenue while addressing illegal operations currently flourishing in the shadows.
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🍕 Goodfellas Pizzeria brings slice heaven to Short North June 6. The popular pizzeria chain will open its doors at a new Columbus location, offering pizza by the slice to hungry customers. This marks an expansion for the growing business that previously announced the Short North as its "next logical step." The new spot will feature both pizza and a bourbon bar, adding to the vibrant food scene in the area. This opening comes as another Short North restaurant, 1126 Restaurant, prepares to close this weekend.
🎰 Ohio lawmakers want to bring online gambling out of the shadows. Republican legislators have introduced two separate bills that would legalize and regulate internet gambling in the state. Both proposals would place online gambling under the Ohio Casino Control Commission, requiring participants to be at least 21 and physically located in Ohio. The bills differ slightly - the Senate version includes online lottery and horse racing betting while imposing a 36% tax, whereas the House bill focuses only on casino games with a 28% tax rate. Supporters argue regulation could generate $400-800 million annually while addressing illegal gambling, though concerns remain about potential increases in gambling addiction.
🎸 Peter Hook revisits New Order albums with his son's band. The 69-year-old bassist is performing New Order's "Get Ready" album and greatest hits at the Bluestone on May 28 with his current project, Peter Hook & the Light. Despite the acrimonious 2011 split from New Order, Hook views these performances as reclaiming music he helped create but felt emotionally distant from due to lingering tensions with former bandmate Bernard Sumner. Playing alongside his son Jack creates a poignant time-travel experience, as Jack reaches the same ages Peter was when originally recording these iconic albums.
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